US Bridges

Lily Pons Road over Locust Run

Poor

Frederick County, Maryland · 0.07 MI East of Md RTE 85 · Structure no. 200000F-0111030

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
Daily traffic
394
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lily Pons Road over Locust Run is a steel culvert carrying Lily Pons Road over Locust Run in Frederick County, Maryland. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 394 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLily Pons Road
CrossesLocust Run
Location0.07 MI East of Md RTE 85
RouteCounty Highway 325
CountyFrederick County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.29511, -77.44482
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic394 (2024)
Projected traffic473 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lily Pons Road over Locust Run built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lily Pons Road over Locust Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Lily Pons Road over Locust Run carry?

About 394 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lily Pons Road over Locust Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

Who owns Lily Pons Road over Locust Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.